Fall 2012 Newsletter

FALL 2012

THE GOLDEN NEWS The official newsletter for Birmingham’s non-profit organization motivating people towards brighter days

Hand in Paw Programs Expand Thanks to Local Foundations Crippled Children’s Foundation Since 2009, generous annual grants from the Crippled Children’s Foundation have allowed Hand in Paw to strengthen and expand Petscription program services for children and young adults. Grants sustain our ongoing partnerships, such as our commitment to make a Therapy Team available for every child undergoing treatment at UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and to serve in six therapy sessions weekly at the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. The grants also enable new partnerships: the Ronald McDonald House, RISE School at the Stallings Center, Adolescent Psych at UAB, and the Diabetes, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology Clinics at Children’s of Alabama, and many more.

The Crippled Children’s Foundation and its fundraising organization, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, are dedicated to the well-being of children. Their commitment to the care of our state’s children is tremendous – they have contributed more than seventeen million dollars to various charitable projects over the years. Hand in Paw is honored to be among them.

On Saturday, October 13th, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club will hold Run the River, a Charity 5K Trail and Road Run. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/RunTheRiver5k.

Your Pet Could be FAMOUS! Would you like your pet to be on Hand in Paw’s 2012 holiday card for all of your friends and family to see? Well now’s your chance! Liz Young of Liz Young, Dog Photography will photograph your furry friend to be on the cover of our holiday card!

See page 5 for more information!

Hill Crest Foundation For ten consecutive years, the Hill Crest Foundation has generously funded Hand in Paw’s Pawsitive Living™ program.

Grants have been utilized to recruit and train new volunteers to serve in the program, to deliver program-specific orientations and to recruit additional Pawsitive Living™ facilitators.

A larger corps of trained volunteers and facilitators in turn enabled Hand in Paw to activate partnerships with new agencies, and increase the number of 12-week terms delivered annually. Funding has also allowed us to pilot and explore spinoff and sister programs, such as Pawsitive Times for Moms and Kids, and more recently, the popular No More Bullies! program. Partnerships made possible by the Hill Crest Foundation include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham, Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center, Alabama Youth Homes, Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services, and Grace House.

The Hill Crest Foundation was created in 1967 to raise funds for expanding Hill Crest Hospital. After the sale of the hospital in 1983, the foundation began using the funds it received from the sale to make grants, with an emphasis on healthcare. Hand in Paw is honored to be part of the work that the Foundation makes possible.

SAVE THE DATE 04.20.13

www.HandinPaw.org/MuttStrut

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Clay Jones, CPA Vice President Lisa Thompson Treasurer Debra Linton, CPA Secretary Sheree York, PT, MS, PCS Immediate Past President Scott Grover Members T.C. Branch, DVM Melinda Carter Cindy Grant, DVM Stephanie Hightower, MD Denise Hoyle Joshua Klapow, PhD Matt Lackey Cassie Moore Joy O’Neal Douglas R. Rohm John D. Saxon Beverly Virciglio, CPA Tina Willard ADVISORY COUNCIL Chairperson Jennifer Buettner Members Alvin Atlas, DVM Kelly A. Bownes Timothy L. Colbert, DVM Elizabeth Harbert Cornay James Cunningham, CPA C. Merrimon Epps III Beth A. Franklin Idie Hastings Ken Jackson Susanne Jones Sheryl Kimerling James C. Lasker, MD Beth Leonard Sandy Logan Phyllis McCombs Judy Merritt, PhD Allen Montgomery Jeff Morrison Susan Nelms, DVM Kate Nicholson Claire Peel, PT, PhD Joan Cain Pizitz, MD Lisa Thompson Smith Joan Stelling Carol H. Stewart Sandra H. Storm Ava D. Story, DSJ Pete Van Pelt Mary O. Wier Jerome B. Williams, DVM

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR An old African proverb states, if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for the thousands of you who make Hand in Paw possible. The volunteers who so selflessly give their time and their hearts to others. The doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and therapists who go the extra mile for those in their care by welcoming our teams and working to incorporate our programs into their busy days. The donors who are passionate about the power of people and animals working together. The advocates who never miss the opportunity to ask, “Have you heard about Hand in Paw?” We can never say “thank you” enough.

We are still reeling from an action-packed summer. Our 12th Annual Picasso Pets was a night to remember. To the volunteers, presenters, sponsors, auction item donors, muses, members of our Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and SoHIP Young Leaders Council, and all of the many attendees – we are grateful beyond words. It was a joy to see the faces of first-time guests meeting Pet Partners. It was an honor to debut a video in which our volunteers shared their experiences of serving and also paid tribute to you for your support. If you haven’t seen it – it’s a must-watch, and can be viewed on www.youtube.com/ HandinPawAL. It’s even more important to note that programs and services don’t slow down in the summertime. At the new Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children, Hand in Paw Therapy Teams were there on week one, delivering comfort and encouragement. Tuscaloosa area teams began visits to the RISE School at the Stallings Center, which serves children with special needs ages 0-5. Two dedicated groups of volunteers, led by two phenomenal facilitators, worked with ten boys and eight girls for twelve weeks at the Higdon Hill Group Home at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services. Our teams even made dozens of special visits – starting with stress-relief events on two college campuses in May, visiting students at Better Basics’ Camp HOPE and Tuxedo Terrace’s Camp Cool, spending time with the girls at Grace House, and speaking to families at the Hoover Library, to name a few. Believe it or not, we have even more in store for fall!

The greatest testament comes from those whose lives our teams touch. A volunteer recently told me about a card she received after visiting an elementary school with her therapy dog. A little boy wrote, “There should be Hand in Paw everywhere.” Funny, that’s our vision, too. We can do it, together. Please give to Hand in Paw this fall, so that in 2013 we can all go very, very far.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kitty Terry ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Liz Wilson EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Lisa McNair DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Paige Staylor DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEERS Kim Crenshaw DATA ADMINISTRATION Vicki Shay ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Carol Speed

Congratulations to HIP’s newest Therapy Teams!

Millie Christopher & Darcy Tina Currie & Chivas Beth Fuller & McGee Cynthia Olsson & Susie Andrea Siegel & Nico Kim Vandergriff & AJ

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TEAMWORK

Greg & Ivan Kennedy I first met Ivan on a beach down in Pensacola, FL right after Hurricane Ivan. He was about 4 to 6 months old, just the cutest puppy in the whole world. I figure he had just survived the hurricane; he had some cuts on his face and some abrasions around his collar. He did not have any tags or a ID chip but was someone’s puppy.

So we tried to find the owners but most all communication was down right after the storm. We never found the owners and he has been my best friend ever since.

We have done lots of things together, several rounds of obedience training, agility dog stuff and Hand in Paw training. We go to the local driving range and golf course where he is pretty popular.

We have been doing HIP for about 4 years now. My wife and I have always donated to HIP and when I got Ivan I thought he would be perfect for the job. At first I never thought we would qualify, but after some time and training we finally did. We enjoyed the obedience training and it was something we could do together.

Ivan and I mostly get to go to the Exceptional Foundation and we love doing it. I work a lot out of town and travel all the time and my job is very stressful. I try to take every other Monday at home so we can do The Exceptional Foundation visits most of the time.

I always thought Ivan would be a great therapy dog because he always seeks out people and gets them to pet him, he is a good people trainer, and when people do pet him it makes them smile.

Ivan’s favorite things to do are take long walks, chase squirrels, fetch sticks, he loves to swim and lay on the back deck just watching the birds. He is a boy dog and loves to get dirty and run around and smell things. He also has his own Facebook page and posts to that every once in a while.

We have had many memorable visits and they are the best part of my week. I remember one where we interacted with a young boy, he was reluctant to pet Ivan and didn’t interact with me at all. I gave him a brush and he brushed Ivan for a long time. He had a great smile on his face the whole time. His Mom came in and noticed. She took him to the car and came back in to tell me that he had not really interacted with anyone for a long time and how pleased she was that he did with Ivan and was relaxed and smiling. It was great!

Tarrant City Schools Raise Money for Hand in Paw! Tarrant City Schools invited Hand in Paw to visit their 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school program. On May 8th, HIP Therapy Teams, Therapy Visit Assistants, and staff spoke with students about the many ways that therapy animals help people. They also demonstrated safe interactions with pets and discussed pet care. Students enjoyed meeting Kosmo and Missile and learning about Hand in Paw’s work.

In addition, the entire student bodies of both Tarrant Elementary School and Tarrant Intermediate School took part in a service project for Hand in Paw, in which for every quarter donated to HIP, they placed a paw print on the school wall. Students donated a total of 2,134 quarters - which meant $533.50 for Hand in Paw! We are so grateful for this donation, which will help strengthen our programs.

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SUPPORT HAND IN PAW AS 2012 COMES TO AN END! The Jessica Society

Need a Holiday Gift Idea?

Since Jessica was Hand in Paw’s first therapy dog, it is fitting that the vehicle for leaving a legacy to Hand in Paw is named in her memory. The Jessica Society was established in 2007 to acknowledge those who generously make planned gifts to benefit the organization. These donors and their gifts are honored and acknowledged through this Society that showcases special support for Hand in Paw’s growth.

Please consider incorporating a charitable gift to Hand in Paw into your financial planning or estate, or if you have already named the organization in your will, contact HIP at (205) 322-5144 ext. 152 for options to discuss with your financial advisor.

Buy a Limited Edition print of the 2012 Comemmorative Picasso Pets painting and support Hand in Paw. The print is created on premium watercolor paper, and each print is signed, titled and numbered by the artist. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Hand in Paw. Only 500 prints of each size will ever be made. To order, visit www.thomasandrewart.com/PicassoPets

Wishlist!

• iPad (to enable us to take electronic payments and donations at community events) • Printer ink • Forever stamps • Paper towels and toilet paper • Two-pocket folders • Hand sanitizer (travel size) • Gift cards to Walmart, Sam’s, Lowe’s, or Office Depot • White computer paper • Clear storage containers of varying sizes • Flat screen computer monitor

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Saturday, Nov. 17th, 12-3pm At any Birmingham area Books-A-Million location

HOLIDAY CARD CONTEST! Want your pet to be on Hand in Paw’s 2012 Holiday Card for all your friends and family to see? Well here’s your chance! Liz Young, Dog Photographer will host a holiday themed studio session with your furry friend for Hand in Paw to use on the cover of the 2012 holiday card. Bids will be accepted until October 26th so check back and bid often! For more information about Liz Young, visit her website at www.lizyoungphotography.com. *The card image can be up to 3 of your pets; either dogs and/or cats

To bid on this unique opportunity, please visit www.handinpaw.org and click “Holiday Cards” Not interested in bidding? Well go ahead and order your cards today! Whether you are sending cards to family, friends, neighbors, clients, or co-workers this holiday season, choose cards that allow you to give a little more. With Hand in Paw’s holiday cards you can give twice. You can purchase cards in bundles of ten, or leave all the work to us and send us a list of names and addresses and we will mail the cards for you. You will be recognized in our publications for your generosity and ongoing support of Hand in Paw. Again, please visit www.handinpaw.org to order today. If you have any questions regarding bidding or ordering, please contact Paige at paige@handinpaw.org.

Little Girls, Making a BIG Difference!

Are you a federal employee?

CFC provides federal employees with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need – to help sustain community, state, national and international health, educational, environmental and human services. Through payroll deduction you can give more, while only having a small amount deducted from each paycheck. You get to direct your pledge to the organizations that are closest to your interests... You control where your gift will go!

These amazing little girls, Margo, Thalia, Ella Grace, and Adah, came to the Hand in Paw office to present us with $400 that they raised. They had a joint 10th birthday party and didn’t want presents, they wanted people to donate money to HIP!! We had a great time meeting them, and they especially loved meeting Vicki and Buddy, one of our Pet Partner teams!

Designate Hand in Paw by using the code #78467 Pledging ends on November 16th. To learn more, visit www. centralalabamacfc.org.

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Many Thanks to Our Recent Grantors and Giving Programs!

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Without the support of our generous grantors and giving programs, Hand in Paw would not be able to serve the community like we do. Thank you to these groups for making our mission possible.

Want to give back to the community?

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Join SoHIP!

Hill Crest Foundation SoHIP (Supporters of Hand in Paw) is the young professional board that serves Hand in Paw. This great group of individuals helps HIP in fundraising efforts and community outreach.

For more information, email SoHIP President, Jennifer Smith, at jvsmith_2003@hotmail.com!

Louise and Brewster Make a Difference

Congratulations to Louise Abroms and her Pet Partner Brewster for winning NBC Channel 13’s Making a Difference Award. The news station surprised her with the award while she was on a visit to UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. One of the patients that Louise and Brewster had met nominated them for bringing such joy to them!

Daniel Foundation of Alabama

Harry B. and Jane H. Brock Foundation Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation 6

Reflections from Oak Mountain Elementary School I can honestly say that I have never been more impressed with an organization than I have been with Hand in Paw. The leaders of this organization do an impeccable job of training their volunteers and matching them with the perfect site based on their skills, interests and abilities. The volunteers are extremely dedicated and passionate about their work.

I began working with Hand in Paw just over three years ago when one of their many dedicated volunteers described the work that she and her dog, Sally, were doing with the organization. She was incredibly passionate about the mission of Hand in Paw, but what she failed to mention is that their work was nothing short of miraculous! I quickly learned this lesson! I will never forget the first day that my very first Hand in Paw team came to work with me at Oak Mountain Elementary. After introducing one of my students to the team, I sat at my desk with tears streaming down my face as I watched a student that I had never seen smile absolutely come alive. After only a few minutes, this scruffy, lovable terrier was able to break down walls that the student’s teachers, parents, friends and I had been working to overcome for months. This student who refused to read and complete his homework grew from begging to stay home from school every day to looking forward to going to school each day and getting in trouble for staying up too late reading!

The impact that Hand in Paw has had on the students that they have served at OMES is indescribable. I choose students who are struggling with a variety of issues ranging from poor self-esteem, grief and difficult family situations to anxiety, autism and behavior issues to participate in the Sit, Stay, Read! program. The effectiveness of the program has been well documented with improved grades, improved attendance and positive reports from parents and teachers. In addition to helping the students that my Hand in Paw teams work with directly, all of our students have benefitted from their presence at our school! The teams have become much like mascots for OMES! As our professional learning communities discuss the climate and culture of our school, Hand in Paw is always at the top of our list of things that have positively impacted our climate and culture!

I could go on for days describing the countless success stories that I have personally witnessed at OMES, but my eyes fill with tears as I think of the miraculous work that they have done with my students. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such an incredible organization. I can honestly say that they have made a significant difference in the lives of each of the students with whom they have worked.

-Hayden Belisle, M.Ed., ALC Counselor, Oak Mountain Elementary

Students at Oak Mountain Elementary are often surprised to round a corner and find themselves literally eye to eye with a large bundle of furry curls. Then they realize that it’s just Simon paying one of his weekly visits. Simon knows where he’s supposed to go and he leads his partner, “Miss Margie,” to the counselor’s classroom. Hayden Belisle selects children that need a special friend to spend time with Simon. These students enjoy petting Simon, brushing him, and reading to him. Since Simon’s big ears make him a great listener, they often just have a nice conversation about whatever is important that particular day. Simon makes his friends feel special as he paws at their hand when they stop petting him or when he puts his head in their lap. He often gets smiles from the child that’s reluctant to give them. He loves all the attention that he gets at school, especially the hugs!

-Margie Little & Simon Hand in Paw Pet Partner Team

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Hand in Paw’s Annual Fundraiser Helps Organization Grow Official Sponsors:

Hand in Paw held their 12th annual fundraising event, Picasso Pets on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2012 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. It was raining cats and dogs in the grand entryway and ballroom, with paper rain drops and umbrellas!

The evening began with an opportunity to browse the Picasso Pets silent auction accompanied by an open bar and appetizers. Guests also had the opportinity to meet some of our Therapy Teams and learn about what they do. Following the silent auction was a seated dinner, featuring a three-course meal.

Presentations were made by those whose lives have greatly been enhanced by the positive effects of Hand in Paw’s Animal-Assisted Therapy Teams. The night’s main event took place with the live auction, including oneof-a-kind pet paintings. No one left this spectacular event without being overwhelmed by how much good Hand in Paw does in our community.

Many thanks to the people and their pets who particpated this year as presenters: Louise & Jim Abroms with Brewster, Ragan & Brad Cain with Judge & Gypsy, Crispin & James Cantrell with Dudley, Cindy & John Grant with Sprite, Joy & Matt Minner with Dallas, Sandra Storm with Max, Holly Terrell with Boudreaux, and Beverly Virciglio with Charlie & Gracie. We would also like to extend a huge thanks to the artists that donated their time and creativity to help our organization raise money: Bo Berry, Beth Bradley, Lead Dodd, Linda Ellen Price, Lila Graves, Bob McKenna, and Chris Rogers.

Proceeds from Picasso Pets directly benefit Hand in Paw in carrying out their mission.

Tweety Lasker Award This beautiful bronze statue is presented at Picasso Pets to an organization that partners with Hand in Paw to serve the community with excellence. This year Tricia Kirk, Executive Director of The Exceptional Foundation, accepted the award on the organization’s behalf. The Exceptional Foundation and Hand in Paw have partnered for more than ten years. Hand in Paw’s Petscription program is a perfect fit for The Exceptional Foundation’s mission to provide social growth and recreational opportunities to enhance the quality of life for exceptional individuals.

This honor is given in memory of Tweety, Katie & Jim Lasker’s beloved greyhound.

We are very grateful to the Laskers for their dedication to Hand in Paw’s mission.

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Van Dog- $5,000 The Birmingham News Burr & Forman, LLP The CW 21 & My 68 Diamonds Direct Flemming Transfer FlexDigital Framin’ Shoppe George W. Barber, Jr. Foundation HomeTown Mortgage John 3:16 Dr. Jim & Katie Lasker Veterinary Eye Care Warren Averett, LLC Wells Fargo Advisors XCEL HR Dogvinci- $3,00 Balch & Bingham, LLP Karen & Jim Cunningham Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP Dogas- $1,500 Alabama Power Company Baptist Health System Brookwood Medical Center Black & Pinckard LLC Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Children’s of Alabama Clay & Ely Jones Sheryl & Jon Kimerling Anne & Benny LaRussa Phyllis McCombs Susan Nuckolls PricewaterhouseCoopers Red Diamond, Inc. Riverview Animal Clinic Joan Stelling Pete & Sherri Van Pelt Picatso- $500 Mary & Chris Boehm Brasfield & Gorrie Britt Animal Hospital Charles & Mary Ruth Caldwell Dr. & Mrs. James Cantrell Cobbs, Allen & Hall, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Jimmie Harvey Regions Bank Lynn & Benny LaRussa Mayer Electric Supply Co. St. Martin’s in the Pines Jeff Morrison John & Betsy Saxon Margot & Gates Shaw Janet Stanley Sterne Agee Lucille R. Thompson Betty & Jim Warren Mr. & Mrs. Mel York

Janice & Dusty

As I was approaching retirement, I set as a goal to become a volunteer for Hand in Paw, either with or without my Shih Tzu, Dusty. At the time, Dusty was 8 years old and I wasn’t sure he would qualify to become a Pet Partner. He proved that an older dog could be taught new tricks -- he surprised me then and continues to surprise me two years later.

Our visits to UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center mean so much to us. One darling little girl was completing her radiation treatments and remarked, “I’m glad I’m finishing my treatments and want my cancer to be gone, but I’m going to really miss seeing all of the dogs.” What a testimony to what we do. We do make a difference. In our visits to UAB Center for Palliative Care, Dusty is invited into the hospital beds of people who are gravely ill. We have seen some real miracles as a snuggle from Dusty makes both the patients and their families forget for a few minutes how dire their situations are. Volunteering with Hand in Paw has changed my life for the better.

- Janice Clifford & Dusty Hand in Paw Pet Partner Team

Become a Sponsor and Get Great Publicity!

Title Sponsor- $5,000

• The event will be recognized as Mutt Strut, Presented by “Your company” for all promotional materials and on the front of the event t-shirt • Banner at the start/finish line • 2 race teams of 5 participants • Recognition on event website with a direct link to your company’s website • Recognition in e-blasts and all forms of social media • Recognition in our semi-annual newsletter that reaches approximately 3,000 households • One coupon/promo item in the race goodie bag • VIP placement with one table and tent in the Mutt Strut Village

Gold Sponsor- $2,500

• Name on the back of event t-shirt • Prominent signage at event (mile markers, water stations, etc.)

• Race team of 5 participants • Recognition on event website • Recognition in e-blasts and all forms of social media • Recognition in our semi-annual newsletter that reaches approximately 3,000 households • One coupon/promo item in the race goodie bag • One table and tent in the Mutt Strut Village

Hand in Paw’s young professional group, SoHIP (Supporters of Hand in Paw), will again organize the 4th Annual Mutt Strut: Dog Friendly 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run. The event will be held on Saturday, April 20th at the Green of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The day will be packed with fun not only for the avid runner and dog-lover, but for the whole family. From running the 5k, walking the 1 mile, listening to live music, visiting local vendors, to watching Manners in Motion’s agility dogs, you will not only have a great day, but you will also support our local non-profit!

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To register to run/walk visit www.HandinPaw.org/MuttStrut or www.active.com To be a sponsor please mail us the following information along with a check for the appropriate amount: name, address, email, company name, and phone number. Also, if applicable, email your company’s logo and facebook/ twitter page names to Paige at paige@handinpaw.org.

Silver Sponsor- $1,000

Name on the back of event t-shirt Race team of 5 participants Recognition on event website and all forms of social media One coupon/promo item in the race goodie bag One table in the Mutt Strut Village

Village Vendor- $500

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• Recognition on event website and all forms of social media • One coupon/promo item in the race goodie bag • One table in the Mutt Strut Village

Last newsletter we told you about one of our new community partners, Ronald McDonald House of Alabama... check out the smiles we bring!

I have been a Pet Partner since 2009. I was proud that this May, Nico (my younger Boston Terrier) and I officially became a pet partner team. We signed up for Pawsitive Living at Higdon Hill. I am always amazed at how much the kids (and Pet Partner teams too) get out of the program. This seemed to be a great environment for Nico. There was one girl in particular that bonded with him. She sat next to him each week and was very attentive to anything he might need. Seeing how much the dogs help the kids in the Pawsitive Living program is why I love volunteering for HIP. You get to witness Pawsitive change in action.

Nico and I also visited the Exceptional Foundation for the first time recently. Ludo (my other Boston Terrier) and I have been going there for a while. One of the girls who has a Boston Terrier always enjoys visiting with Ludo and was excited to hear that Nico might be coming soon. When I brought Nico in for the first time, she told me that she had prayed that he would pass and was so happy he could make it! I nearly cried. The bond that the kids make with the dogs is amazing and it is hard to find words to express how much they get out of each visit. Nico and I look forward to many more visits to the Exceptional Foundation!

- Andrea Siegel, Ludo & Nico Hand in Paw Pet Partner Team

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Andrea, Ludo, & Nico

Hand in Paw Contributions From May 1, 2012 through September 15, 2012

In Honor Gifts

Moon, Susan R. for Annie Primos Morin, Kim for Ruth Thompson Morris, David and Judi for Prince Currie & Lola Mae Coates Neighbors, Dennis and Ruth for Emmie Taber Longshore Nola Ice, LLC for Rossi Reid Parsons, RG and Mary for Charlie & Tiger Brock Partin, Pete for Evelyn Trainor Peters, Glenn and Allison for Teddy Piola, Mariela for Prince Currie Reardon, Rebecca S. for Prince Currie Robertson, Ann C. for Curly Egea & Mr. Billy Gamble Saad, Greg and Jamie for Prince Currie Shay, Harold and Vicki for James Shay Smith, Casey and Jennifer for Bella Baucom Snow, Debbie for Beloved cat, Radar Chambliss Speed, Carol & Nikki for Heidi Shay Speed, Jerry and Carol for Prince Currie, Murray Phillips, Virginia Williams Stahlhut, Keith and Patti for Prince Currie Standifer Animal Clinic for Shanne Adams’s Mikey, Tom Atkins’s Emma, Laura Aycock’s Alice, Sara Boohaker’s Simon, Tina Burelson’s Truman, Frank Caley’s Charlie, Doug Campagna’s Winston, Carol Collier’s Blackie, George and Vicki Daniels’s Gus, Joe and Libby Etheridge’s Bridgette, Glenn and Sharon Garrett’s Sophie, Stan Graves’s Gray, Leanne and David Harchelroad’s Meiko, Sandra Brock Hill’s Louise, John Hude’s Kramer, Caroline Huffaker’s Raj, Carmen Joy’s Buddy, Karli LaRussa’s Lucky, Suzanne Page’s Mittens, Grace Roberts’s Brownie, Michelle Ronk’s Millie, Anita Ross’s Gus, Ben Shepard’s Claire, Karen Smith’s Winston, and John Tibbs’s Tramp Stimpson, David and Bonnie for Bailey Shoemaker Thompson, Jerry and Linda for Belle Dog Tidmore, Charles & Jennifer for Taylor Ward, Cathy for Prince Currie Wilensky, Allan and Ilene for Sophie Filler Wiygul, Jimmy and Margaret for Wilmar Freeman

Brookwood Medical Center Auxiliary for the Hand in Paw Volunteers visiting Brookwood Carter, William and Sarah for Wes Carter Cope, Pat and Jennifer for Lynn LaRussa Franklin, Beth for Carol Stewart Harris Robinson Construction, Inc. for Jim and Lee Ann Harris Junior League of Birmingham for John Saxon and Katie Lasker Preston, Douglas and Jamie for Tina Willard Quarles, Amy E. for Juletta Quarles on Mothers Day Ronnlund, Robert for Susan, Roy and Gracie Wright Solomon, Allan and Sue for Dr. Melvin Davis, DVM Summers, Melissa M. for Judi Morris AKA “Grammie” Woodard, Eddie and Karen for Beth Fuller’s Birthday

In Memory Gifts

Alexander, Jean F. for Wilmar Freeman Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness Clinic for Anya Ramsay Atlas, Alvin and Jill for Prince Currie Baer, Maurice for Mrs. Ruth Clark Thomposn Bainbridge, Frank and Philippa for Heidi Shay Baydala, Thomas and Sarah for Prince Currie Bell, Julian C. for Cayman Brown, Glenna for Sooki Cardiac Evaluations, Inc. for Tucker and Bogart Grant Children’s of Alabama PT/OT for Prince Currie Clark, James and Pamela for Doc Freeman Crenshaw, Kim for Prince Currie, Tucker Grant, & Heidi Shay Currie, Les and Tina for Murray Phillips & Heidi Shay Danielou, Catherine for Nicholas, Pet of Gregg and Mary Siewert Dubois, Amanda M. for Prince Currie Dunnam, James and Donna for Dixie and Rufus Ezekiel, Larry and Janet for Mrs. Ruth Clark Thompson Fair, David and Judie for Sandra Harper from “Encore” Fields, Fran S. for Sunny & Bradley Fleenor, Dr. Mike and Betsy for Fanny Chandler & Heidi Shay Folks, Wayne and Lynda for Prince Currie Franklin, Beth for Murray Phillips & Heidi Shay Gillespy, Sharp and Louise for Barbara Gillespy Moon Hand in Paw Staff for Emmie Longshore Hawkins, Don and Gayle for Anna Tubbs for Baxter Talley Henling, Dr. Colleen for Tucker and Bogart Grant Jones, Clay and Ely for Joe Linton Key, Jim and Jennifer for Joe Linton King, Anne for Annie Taber Longshore Knight, Denise for Sandy Latsis, Tom for Nick Tortomase Leonard, Dennis and Beth for Bailey McClanahan, Hershey Garner, Boyde Olsson, Bun Bun Newman, Moses Peel, Prince Currie, & Heidi Shay Love, Robert and Jane for Prince Currie Martin, Vickie for Prudence Walker

TRIBUTE

We, along with all those hearts they touched, will sadly miss and fondly remember these special Hand in Paw animals.

Prince Currie

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Tucker Grant

Heidi Shay

Ellie Moon

Boomer West

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